“As the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.” JOHN 15:9

When feelings of loneliness engulf you, there is something you can do right away to overcome those feelings—turn your focus away from what you don’t have toward what you do have. What do you have? God Himself!

Friend, you’ll never be alone once you’ve trusted in Jesus as your Savior. His Holy Spirit comes to dwell within you permanently when you receive Him as a guarantee of your salvation. You are connected to Jesus just as a branch is grafted to a vine—His divine power giving you everything you need to live.

Friend, God is dwelling in you, and you are to abide in Him. You share with Him the most profound relationship possible—an eternal spiritual intimacy. But realize the depth of your closeness with Him is—to a great extent—up to you.

So turn to the Lord and say, “Father, I need You! Only You can fill my heart.” In so doing, you invite Him to reveal His presence to you and express your faith that He does, indeed, take away your loneliness.

Jesus, thank You for Your wonderful presence. You are more than enough for every need I feel! Draw me close to You, my Savior, amen.

In His presence . . . enjoy His companionship.

Stanley, Dr. Charles F. (2014-11-11). Every Day in His Presence (p. 311).